To make sure that the room temperature has the best effect, try lowering the air conditioning in your home or office about an hour or so before you plan on napping.

This will allow your body to get to the temperature that it needs to be at sooner.

Tip #10: Schedule in Your Nap So That You are Prepared for It

Napping, especially at work, can seem like an odd idea to many. This is why you need to mentally prepare for it. The best way to do this is to schedule it into your day.

You can jot it down on your calendar, set a reminder for yourself, or simply place a sticky note on your computer.

Whatever you choose to do, you will be helping to prep your mindset.

So, when it is finally time for your nap, you will not feel as though you are jumping from one extreme state (wakefulness) to another (sleeping).

Tip #11: Sidestep Your Guilt Trip to Enjoy Your Nap

When you are on holiday, taking a nap can give you the best feeling in the world. However, if you are looking to catch

some shut-eye during the work day, it may not feel as good.

In fact, you will probably be feeling guilty, stressed out, and unsure about your decision to nap.

But, guess what?

All of this worrying and tension is just going to make it harder for you to fall asleep.

What you should do instead is remind yourself that you are taking a nap to be alert and become more productive.

So really, you are doing something good for your job.

Tip #12: Nap at the Same Time to Create a Habit

If you want to be able to doze off for a few minutes each day, you will need to start getting your body used to it.

The best way to create a habit is to make sure that you do it at the same time each day.

Now, in the beginning, this routine may not feel as though it is having much effect on you at all.

However, with time, your body will begin to prep itself for this specific nap time. You will then find that it is much easier for you to fall asleep each day.

Tip #13: If You’re Wondering How to Take a Nap, Meditate

Particularly in the beginning, you are going to find it difficult to sleep.

If you have decided on a power nap this could mean that you spend your twenty minutes trying to fall asleep.

Just because you can’t actually doze off, it doesn’t mean that you have to forfeit the benefits of a nap.

Instead, try some relaxation techniques.

Step 1: Lie down, get comfortable, and close your eyes

Step 2: Exhale through your mouth

Step 3: Close your mouth and slowly inhale through your nose while you count to four

Step 4: Hold your breath for 7 counts

Step 5: Exhale through your nose for 8 seconds

Step 6: Repeat the exercise three times

Tip #14: Set Proper Alarms to Prevent Oversleeping

One of the reasons that you may be reluctant to take a nap is because you have a tendency to oversleep. In fact, even an alarm might prove to be not enough to wake you up.

Not to worry, there is a trick that you can use.

Your first step is to set several alarms for yourself. There should be about 2 to 5 minutes between each alarm.

While you may snooze one alarm, there is a good chance that you won’t do it with the rest.

After setting your alarm, make it a point to leave the phone or the clock quite a distance away from where you are napping.

This will force you to have to get up in order to turn it off. This can make it a bit easier for you to snap out of your sleeping fog.

Tip #15: Prevent Fidgeting for a Peaceful Nap

If you want to avoid tossing and turning and prolonging the time until you fall asleep, you should consider getting into the half military crawl position. This makes it difficult for you to move your body around.

So, how do you do it?

Step 1: Lie on your chest. Your head should be on a pillow and facing right.

Step 2: Put your arms by your side with the palms facing upwards.

Step 3: Take your right hand and place only the top part of it under your pillow and head.

Step 4: Move your right knee to the side and bend it so that it forms a 90-degree angle with your body.

Remember that this position is only a good idea if you are trying to take a short nap. Sleeping on your stomach for an entire night is not recommended.

Tip #16: Caffeinate and Catnap to Improve Concentration

Ok, so on the surface caffeine and sleeping may seem like unlikely partners but research has proven that drinking